Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/30/2021 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Instruction & Programs - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.3 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Joseph Cornwall Center at Rutgers University and Newark Board of Education for 21st Century Project  
Strategic Plans:
Priority 2.3
2.3 Develop a cognitive-learning approach to pedagogy and instruction that deepens understanding of the science of learning and centralizes knowledge building as core to improving the academic achievement of all students, including English language learners, students with special needs, and struggling learners.
Priority 2.5
2.5 Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instructional program through curriculum design and professional development.
Priority 3.4
3.4 Establish an array of ongoing and diverse opportunities for staff, parents, students, and partners to plan for strategies to connect learning to students’ lives and promote student learning in the community.
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Rutgers Cornwall Center - 21st Century CCLC - Thirteenth Avenue MOU - final version.docx
 
Summary:
Whereas, the Joseph Cornwall Center at Rutgers University has agreed to continue the 21st Century Community Learning Center that provides supplemental social, emotional, academic, and enrichment support for students in grades 3-8 at 13th Ave. Elementary School; and Whereas this MOU will be in effect for the 2021-22 school year; and

Whereas the program enrollment shall not exceed 210 students; and Whereas, collaboration with partners including, but not limited to, Newark School of the Arts, Cultural Integration and Arts Association, and Glassroots will occur.
 
Funding :
No cost to district.  
Recommendation to the Board
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approve this Memorandum or Understanding with the Joseph Cornwall Center at Rutgers University.
 
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Mary Ann Reilly - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:  
Nicole T. Johnson - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member A'Dorian Murray-Thomas Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'Now therefore, be it resolved that the Newark Board of Education
approve this Memorandum or Understanding with the Joseph Cornwall Center at Rutgers University.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Shayvonne Anderson     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
Dawn Haynes     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes